Emmanuel’s Table, an initiative of the Prayer Network, held its annual scholarship and empowerment programme on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the University of Lagos. The event brought together students, volunteers, partners, and members of the Prayer Network for a day of teachings, prayers, and the presentation of scholarship awards to returning beneficiaries and newly qualified recipients.
In her remarks, the convener, Oluwatobi Boshoro, explained that this year’s scholarship covers students’ obligatory fees, departmental and faculty registrations, utility charges and, where possible, hostel accommodation. Beneficiaries will also receive a one-time stipend of ₦25,000. According to the organisers, the sponsorship will continue until graduation for students who maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5.
Students will also have access to work opportunities. One of the organisation’s partners has offered paid internships and possible full-time roles for graduates. In addition, beneficiaries may also intern with an event-planning company, where they can earn up to ₦50,000 per event, with the possibility for full-time employment after graduation.
Delivering the keynote address on “The Mind of Christ,” Pastor Oyinkan Bazuaye of RCCG The Oasis, shared parts of her childhood and spoke about how her encounter with Jesus Christ shaped her life and worldview.
Board member Itohan Iyalla described Emmanuel’s Table as “a seed sown by God,” established to express the love of Jesus Christ through practical support. She noted that the initiative, now in its eighth year, has supported more than a thousand people and that this year marks its largest cycle of assistance so far.
She added that Emmanuel’s Table extends its work beyond scholarships by supporting women in business, families in need, and orphaned children. The organisation also provides grants for female entrepreneurs facing financial strain, as well as a year-round food programme for vulnerable households. Iyalla said Emmanuel’s Table has “established itself globally” and intends to expand its outreach beyond Nigeria.
Several beneficiaries shared their gratitude.
Ajayi Mary said ‘The support would help her pay school fees and meet essential needs. She encouraged other young women to visit the counselling unit to learn about similar opportunities.’
Adesanya Oluwadamilola, a 300-level Mass Communication student, said she heard about the scholarship through a friend in the counselling unit. “It has been very impactful. Beyond the grant and scholarship, I have learnt a lot from the life stories shared today,” she said. ‘She added that she plans to maintain strong academic performance to make the most of the opportunity.’
Another recipient, Eletome Godwin, said the scholarship would ease his financial burden and help him concentrate on his studies. “Many people applied and didn’t make the list. It is not by our power,” he said, encouraging other students to keep praying and trusting God.
Iyalla noted that Emmanuel’s Table is funded by individual donors who prefer to remain anonymous. She said the organisation’s credibility has continued to attract donors from all walks of life,allowing the programme to grow each year.
